About this property
Key features
- Grade II Listed Farmhouse
- Numerous character features
- Grounds of approx 2.75 acres
- Various outbuildings
- Tranquil setting surrounded by open countryside
- No upward chain
Description
A substantial Grade II Listed farmhouse with accommodation approaching 4,000 sq ft set in a tucked away location within a lane. The property is set within mature grounds of approximately 2.75 acres together with a variety of outbuildings including a detached barn with lapsed planning to convert into a dwelling.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH
Hardwood entrance door, leaded window to the side aspect and built-in storage. Further glazed door to:
INNER HALLWAY
Solid hardwood doors to adjoining reception rooms and understairs storage cupboard.
SNUG
A dual aspect room with leaded windows to the front and rear aspects, exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace. Secondary staircase rising to the first floor.
SITTING ROOM
A dual aspect room with a number of windows to the front and rear aspects, exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace. Hardwood door leading to:
FRONT PORCH
Hardwood door providing access from the outdoor space to the front aspect. Leaded window, storage cupboard and exposed brick flooring.
FAMILY ROOM
A dual aspect room with leaded windows overlooking the garden. Inglenook fireplace with an ornate stove and open studwork leading to the inner lobby with primary staircase rising to the first floor, exposed timbers and hardwood doors to adjoining rooms.
DINING ROOM
A versatile room with leaded windows to the front and side aspects, inglenook fireplace and exposed timbers.
KITCHEN/DINER
A spacious kitchen fitted with an extensive range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, sink unit and fitted appliances. Leaded windows to two aspects overlooking the garden. A hardwood stable door provides access to the outdoor space. Further hardwood door to:
UTILITY ROOM
Comprising base and eye level units, free standing washing machine, tumble dryer and floor-mounted oil fired boiler. Window to the front aspect and door to:
SHOWER ROOM
Comprising shower enclosure, low level WC, vanity wash basin and leaded window to the front aspect.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Accessed via the primary staircase. Leaded window overlooking the garden, fitted cupboard and access to the attic space.
BEDROOM 1
A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens, lane and countryside beyond. Exposed timbers and built-in wardrobes. Interconnecting door to Bedroom 4.
BEDROOM 2
A dual aspect room with leaded windows overlooking the garden and surrounding countryside. Built-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM 3
Leaded window overlooking the garden. Built-in wardrobe.
BATHROOM
Comprising a raised circular bath, twin wash basins with ornate taps, low level WC, fitted cupboards and window overlooking the garden.
BEDROOM 4
Window to the front aspect, exposed timbers and built-in cupboard. Hardwood door to:
LANDING
Accessed via the secondary staircase. Exposed timber framing and a pair of windows overlooking the garden.
BATHROOM
Comprising bath, low level WC, wash basin, exposed timbers and leaded window.
BEDROOM 5
A dual aspect room with vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and built-in wardrobes.
OUTSIDE
The property is set in a stunning, private, rural location towards the end of a lane. It enjoys extensive, mature grounds of approximately 2.72 acres providing the opportunity for equestrian use. The property is accessed via a five bar gate, in turn leading to a block paved driveway. The gardens are overgrown, but have potential to create a stunning outdoor space, enjoying mature trees, planting, pond and former swimming pool. In addition, there are a number of useful outbuildings which offer development potential, subject to needs and relevant approval. The outbuildings include:
DOUBLE GARAGE
Vehicular access via a pair of twin timber doors.
WORKSHOP
Adjoining the property is a useful workshop with an adjoining store.
CART LODGE AND POOL HOUSE
A three bay cart lodge with an adjoining former workshop/garage and former swimming pool plant room with changing facilities.
BARN
The barn offers huge scope for conversion into an independent dwelling, subject to needs and relevant approval. There is lapsed planning for the conversion (Planning ref: UTT/0680/04/FUL).
VIEWINGS
By appointment through the Agents.
Get in touch
8, Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JD, Essex
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